Founded in 1886, Ewha Womans University is Korea’s very first institution of higher learning for women. As a comprehensive research university, Ewha has 13 colleges and 15 graduate schools. The university’s many internationally recognized research institutes encompass multiple areas of strength-law, humanities, and education-as well as new areas of excellence-science, technology, engineering, women’s studies, international studies, and Korean studies. Ewha offers a co-educational international program and welcomes all students, both male and female, to study as a non-degree seeking exchange or visiting (study abroad) student. This program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled as a full-time student in any 4- year accredited institution of higher education.

Academics

COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISHAbout 500 English courses are provided every semester. As a comprehensive university, Ewha offers to Exchange & Study Abroad Program students courses of various disciplines from undergraduate, the Graduate School, and Graduate School of International Studies.

KOREAN LANGUAGE COURSESEwha offers credit-bearing Korean courses for international students. This program will help students learn more about the language as well as carrying out diverse activities needed for their academic studies.

Location

Ewha is located at the center of Seoul and students can gain firsthand experience of the capital city. The population of international students at Ewha is over 800(around 450 international exchange/visiting students and 400 international degree seeking students). The student will be immersed into an international environment where they can close bonds with peers from all over the world as well as Korean local students on campus.

Housing Information

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING (INTERNATIONAL HOUSE)The International House will provide students an opportunity to experience various cultures with students from diverse backgrounds. The on-campus housing includes the following facility and service: